Date: 10/20/24 7:25 pm From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] WOS Monthly Meeting, November 4, 2024
The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) is pleased to announce our next Monthly Meeting: on Monday, November 4, Loma Pendergraft, Ph.D., will present, “Clever, Curious, and Charismatic Crows.” The antics of crows, ravens, and other Corvids—have captivated our imaginations throughout history. Many of our myths, legends and stories revolve around the astonishing brainpower these birds possess. But what is fact and what is fiction? Join us while we discuss fun facts about crows, the capabilities (and limits) of their intelligence, and the research that scientists at the University of Washington have conducted on these fascinating birds.” Loma Pendergraft earned his Ph.D. studying crow behavior at the University of Washington. He currently works for the UW as an instructor of animal behavior and wildlife science. Visit his website: https://lomapendergraft.com
This meeting will be conducted virtually, via Zoom (no in-person attendance). Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm, and the meeting commences at 7:30 pm. Please go to the WOS Monthly Meetings page: https://wos.org/monthly-meetings/ for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.
When joining the meeting, we ask that you mute your device and make certain that your camera is turned off.
This meeting is open to all as WOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend. Thanks to the generosity of our presenters, recordings of past programs are available at the following link to the WOS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washingtonornithologicalso7839/videos
If you are not yet a member of WOS, we hope you will consider becoming one at https://wos.org
Date: 10/9/24 9:27 am From: Michael Carmody via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Free Paper Copies of BIrding Magazines
I am downsizing now at 70+ years of age. I have 100’s of back issues of Birding Magazine, WA Birder, Cotinga, Euphonia, and more… over 20-years of publications. FREE… simply arrange pick-up at your convenience of date, time, & Spokane area location. <Mdcarmody...> <mailto:<Mdcarmody...>
Date: 10/1/24 6:24 pm From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] REMINDER: WOS Monthly Meeting, October 7, 2024
The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) is pleased to announce the kick off of our next series of Monthly Meetings with Connie Sidles who will present "Hummingbirds: Masters of the Air" on Monday, October 7.
These tiny dynamos of the avian world seem immune to the ordinary laws of physics with their ability to hover in place, fly upside-down or backwards, and cross seas without stopping. Master Birder Connie Sidles is a well-known, dedicated educator in our region. She is a published author including four books about nature focusing on her favorite “backyard” Montlake Fill, aka Union Bay Natural Area on the UW campus. Connie will guide us through the wonders of hummingbirds and show us how to attract them to our yards.
The meeting will be conducted virtually, via Zoom (no in-person attendance). Please note that this presentation will not be recorded. Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm, and the meeting commences at 7:30 pm. Please go to the WOS Monthly Meetings page: https://wos.org/monthly-meetings/ for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.
When joining the meeting, we ask that you mute your device and make certain that your camera is turned off.
This meeting is open to all as WOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend. Thanks to the generosity of our presenters, recordings of past programs are available at the following link to the WOS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washingtonornithologicalso7839/videos
Once again, please note that this presentation will not be recorded. If you are not yet a member of WOS, we hope you will consider becoming one at https://wos.org.
Date: 9/29/24 8:11 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Short-billed Gull & Common Terns-Sandpoint, ID
As I had called off a Ruff chase down to Mann Lake (thanks for the feedback Keith), ran up to the Sandpoint area today (Sun., 29 Sept.'24) for non-birding purposes, but always take my specs and scope for a stop in at Sandpoint City Beach (Bonner Co., ID) just to see what's around. As usual, this place produced. We had a pretty little juvenile SHORT-BILLED GULL right in the harbor with the ubiquitous RING-BILLED GULLs along with at least four (4) COMMON TERNs both in the harbor on the log booms and out on the lake cursing the feeding lanes. In addition also had a couple first-of-season species for me including HORNED GREBE and HERRING GULL - winter must be just around the corner. This stuff should be repeatable, so when in Sandpoint, bring your optics as you never know.
Date: 9/23/24 10:51 am From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Black-backed Woodpecker-Kootenai Co., ID
I have been trying for years to pick up a BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER for my life list and was finally successful this weekend (Sat & Sun, 21 & 22 Sept.'24)!! I have been hunting any accessible fresh forest burns (<3 years old) in North Idaho to increase my chances, but to date no luck. I've been wanting to check the Ridge Creek Fire (summer 2023) northeast of Hayden Lake (Kootenai Co., ID) this summer, but the area is closed during the week for salvage harvesting, so the time windows are narrowed. I finally got up there weekend before last (15 Sept,'24) to scout and found a couple of promising stands, but only HAIRY WOODPECKERs though did have a good consolation prize in a small flock of CLARK'S NUTCRACKERs. The area seemed perfect, however, so headed straight to the best looking spot (FR 1530 off Hayden Ck Rd (FR 437)) on Saturday and was rewarded with a nice adult female Black-backed plus a number of Hairys. Went back up yesterday (Sun) to try and relocate and show my wife and was able to repeat, so hence this post. The area is fairly remote, but can be accessed with a high clearance vehicle, so if you'd like to try yourself please let me know separately and I can help point you to the spot; the area is closed during the week, so will have to wait until next weekend though I'm pretty sure this bird, and likely additional birds, will remain for a year or two if sufficient burnt stands are left after salvage.
